Media Advisory

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT
John Adams Courthouse
One Pemberton Square
Boston , MA 02108

CONTACT: Joan Kenney/Charlotte Whiting 617/557-1114 joan.kenney@sjc.state.ma.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2007 NEW WORCESTER TRIAL COURT TO OPEN IN SEPTEMBER   The stunning new Worcester Trial Court, a comprehensive regional justice center housing the Worcester District Court, Housing Court, Juvenile Court, Probate and Family Court, and Superior Court, will open during the month of September, according to the schedule below. The largest courthouse in the Commonwealth, the new Worcester Trial Court contains twenty-six courtrooms and features digital audio recording capability, modern information and telecommunications systems, handicapped accessibility, and secure, separate lock-up facilities for both adults and juveniles. Move Schedule: Juvenile Court Housing Court Superior Court District Court Probate & Family Court September 7 - September 9 September 7 - September 9 September 14 - September 16 September 21 - September 23 September 28 - September 30   All jurors will report to the new Worcester Courthouse on September 25. For additional information, jurors should call the Office of Jury Commissioner at 1-800-THE JURY. Court Address: 225 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608 This address is the mailing address for the five Trial Court departments. Telephones: New main number: 508-831-2000 Current telephone and facsimile numbers will continue to be in service for twelve months.